Dates & Locations
All Sessions 9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Mon Sep 23 - Scottsbluff at ESU #13 Learning Center at Western Community College. Contact Julie Downing jdowning@esu13.org to register.
  • Tue Sep 24 - North Platte at ESU #16. Contact Deb Frates dfrates@esu16.org 308-284-8481 to register.
  • Wed Sep 25 - Norris School District. Register online. For assistance contact Tammy Williams twilliam@esu6.net 402-761-3341.
  • Thu Sep 26 - Norfolk at Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center (hosted by ESU #1, polycom to ESU #17 Ainsworth). Register online. For assistance contact Amy Hill ahill@esu1.org 402-287-2061.
  • Fri Sep 27 - Omaha at ESU #3. Register online.

Time:

9:30am - 3:00pm

  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Updates from NWEA:
  3. Lunch Provided
  4. Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
Dan Henderson:
#1 - “Bring Your Data….Bring Your Questions” This session will be a completely QNA format based on your data/reports and the questions you might have. Please feel free to bring you own reports and questions, and hopefully get them answered.


#2 - Setting Building Level Growth Goals for the 13-14 School Year: MAP is designed as a growth measure and NWEA now has school level growth norms. This interactive session will show building principals/central office staff how to set growth targets for the new school year using the School Norm calculator.

School Growth Projection Calculator You must download the spreadsheet to your device in order for it to open and function.
MAP – Building Goal Setting Worksheet

Susan Klassen:
#1 - Student Goal Setting: One of the most powerful activities teachers can use MAP data for is to engage their students in goal setting. This session will give teachers specific strategies for setting targets for academic growth with students and developing action plans for success.
College Readiness Benchmark Scores


#2 - Getting Teachers Up To Speed With MAP Data: So, you’ve got new teachers that haven’t used MAP data before. This session will provide practical strategies and suggestions on how to get teachers up to speed with MAP data.